SANTEE SALUTES MOVES TO NEW LOCATION FOR JULY 4 FESTIVITIES & FIREWORKS

June 28, 2012 (Santee) – The City of Santee will host “Santee Salutes” festivities on July 4 featuring live musical entertainment by 80z All Stars, patriotic ceremonies, an inflatable zone for kids, food trucks, and of course, fireworks.

This year, the event moves to a new location in Town Center Community Park East at 550 Park Center Drive in Santee.Festivities run from 3:30-9:30 p.m..A patriotic ceremony with color guard will be held at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display starts at 9 p.m.

Admission is free.Parking costs $5 ($15 for preferred parking). A free shuttle service will be provided from nearby locations. Additional charges apply for certain activities and foods.

ADA parking: $5.00 per vehicle, cash only (must have ADA placard or license plate) - Town Center Community Park East

Proceeds will help support local youth sports groups and free special events

RV parking: Free at Costco

Free parking at Costco & Rio Seco School

Free shuttle service from Costco, Town Center Community Park West (behind the concession stand), Entrance to Sportsplex (sidewalk on Riverwalk Dr.) and Event Site (Town Center Community Park East) - (runs continuously from 3:00 - 10:00pm)

Dropping someone or equipment off? A loading and unloading area will be available at City of Santee Aquatics Center/Cameron Family YMCA

Regulations:

Prohitbited in paid parking lots: In & out privileges and tailgating

Glass containers and BBQ’s are prohibited in all areas of Town Center Community Park

Smoking only in designated areas

Pets must be on a leash

Area residents are encouraged to safely secure dogs or bring them inside